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Appalachian Trail Thru Hike
#13973841 - 02/16/11 01:59 PM (13 years, 17 days ago) |
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I want to do it on less than $4,000 and try to complete it in 6 months....
how much water do you pack at a single time when you plan such an excursion?
i'd try to resupply food every week or so...by mailing ahead or hitting towns along the way... but it'd be hard to carry a lot of water i assume.
how plentiful is fresh water along the trail?
i know i've got a lot of researching to do...but i'd really like to do this with in the next 5 years.
Edited by curious mouse (03/09/11 03:18 AM)
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Re: Anyone here hiked the entire Appalachian trail in one go? [Re: curious mouse]
#13973849 - 02/16/11 02:01 PM (13 years, 17 days ago) |
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mod can you move this to The Great Outdoors?
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Re: Anyone here hiked the entire Appalachian trail in one go? [Re: curious mouse]
#13973889 - 02/16/11 02:10 PM (13 years, 17 days ago) |
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Thats awesome! Do it!
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Re: Anyone here hiked the entire Appalachian trail in one go? [Re: The_Ghost]
#13973977 - 02/16/11 02:28 PM (13 years, 17 days ago) |
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stop by blacksburg, we will smoke a bowl.
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Re: Anyone here hiked the entire Appalachian trail in one go? [Re: curious mouse]
#13973986 - 02/16/11 02:30 PM (13 years, 17 days ago) |
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Not from starting in Georgia...But I back pack in the Smokeys for long distances quite often
SO yes and no?
Edit: about water and food;
Water along the smokey mountain trail is amazing...Always cold, always moving...The purest water around 
I like back packing there because You dont have to bring any water just a cup...Ill usually filter it through a shirt and not impurify the water with iodine...Its not really necessary for that area anyways but as far as outside and before you get into the national park..That might be a different story...
One of the best things I like to bring back packing is a grain that can be cooked fast and stored in a large amount without being heavy... Ive found Cous cous to be a very good answer to this...High in protein and Carbs but it cooks almost instantly...Unlike rice which is heavier and takes a good while to cook...Brown rice anyways...
I would take a big sack of cous cous and a small lightweight pot...You could make that last for a while....Also the fishing around the smokeys is amazing...Rainbow trout ez good...
Edited by TeamAmerica (02/16/11 02:40 PM)
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Re: Anyone here hiked the entire Appalachian trail in one go? [Re: TeamAmerica]
#13973995 - 02/16/11 02:33 PM (13 years, 17 days ago) |
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what do you consider a long distance?
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Re: Anyone here hiked the entire Appalachian trail in one go? [Re: TeamAmerica]
#13973996 - 02/16/11 02:33 PM (13 years, 17 days ago) |
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I'm going to hike the Appalachian for a few weeks in late March. It will be epic - we will have weed and mushrooms, and perhaps a little bit of alcohol to keep us warm. I hope I see a Shroomery member, but I don't know how that is possible
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Re: Anyone here hiked the entire Appalachian trail in one go? [Re: gzuf]
#13975250 - 02/16/11 06:54 PM (13 years, 16 days ago) |
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which part of the trail are you going to be on?
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Re: Anyone here hiked the entire Appalachian trail in one go? [Re: TeamAmerica]
#13975280 - 02/16/11 06:59 PM (13 years, 16 days ago) |
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TeamAmerica said: Not from starting in Georgia...But I back pack in the Smokeys for long distances quite often
SO yes and no?
Edit: about water and food;
Water along the smokey mountain trail is amazing...Always cold, always moving...The purest water around 
I like back packing there because You dont have to bring any water just a cup...Ill usually filter it through a shirt and not impurify the water with iodine...Its not really necessary for that area anyways but as far as outside and before you get into the national park..That might be a different story...
One of the best things I like to bring back packing is a grain that can be cooked fast and stored in a large amount without being heavy... Ive found Cous cous to be a very good answer to this...High in protein and Carbs but it cooks almost instantly...Unlike rice which is heavier and takes a good while to cook...Brown rice anyways...
I would take a big sack of cous cous and a small lightweight pot...You could make that last for a while....Also the fishing around the smokeys is amazing...Rainbow trout ez good...
do i need to worry about the bears?
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Re: Anyone here hiked the entire Appalachian trail in one go? [Re: curious mouse]
#13975289 - 02/16/11 07:01 PM (13 years, 16 days ago) |
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I mean...All the primitive campsites have bear pulleys...Also You should eat right before sundown and clean up your scent of food instead of cooking stuff at night and spilling it everywhere...
But I wouldn't really be worried about the bears
What exactly are you referring to...The bears simply being around the National park?
Edited by TeamAmerica (02/16/11 07:02 PM)
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Re: Anyone here hiked the entire Appalachian trail in one go? [Re: TeamAmerica]
#13975301 - 02/16/11 07:05 PM (13 years, 16 days ago) |
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just running into one and not knowing how i will react.
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Re: Anyone here hiked the entire Appalachian trail in one go? [Re: curious mouse]
#13975311 - 02/16/11 07:06 PM (13 years, 16 days ago) |
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Hey mouse, are you still a novice hiker? Hiking the entire App trail at once is something you MUST physically and mentally prepare yourself for! If you haven't done too many long distance hikes, I would seriously think about doing a portion of it first. Go out there for a month and and see how you like it. If you have a lot of experience already.... Then go for it!!!!!
By any chance have you ever read the book, a hike in the woods?
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Re: Anyone here hiked the entire Appalachian trail in one go? [Re: danlennon3]
#13975329 - 02/16/11 07:10 PM (13 years, 16 days ago) |
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danlennon3 said: Hey mouse, are you still a novice hiker? Hiking the entire App trail at once is something you MUST physically and mentally prepare yourself for! If you haven't done too many long distance hikes, I would seriously think about doing a portion of it first. Go out there for a month and and see how you like it. If you have a lot of experience already.... Then go for it!!!!!
By any chance have you ever read the book, a hike in the woods?
never read it. i'm assuming it's good since you brought it up?
i'm still a novice...and i won't be able to do this for about 5 years.
this april i'm going to Big Bend and we're planning on hiking about 20 miles in a 3 day weekend. that'll be my biggest trek so far. i know that's 100 times less than the Appalachian but it's a start.
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Re: Anyone here hiked the entire Appalachian trail in one go? [Re: curious mouse]
#13975330 - 02/16/11 07:10 PM (13 years, 16 days ago) |
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curious mouse said: just running into one and not knowing how i will react.
I mean that is a good thing to think about...They are defensive animals not offensive...SO its unlikely that they will see you and just charge...
You need to be super aware when you are hiking through certain areas especially around Berry bushes since that and other plants are the main diet of bears in the smokeys...
A lot of times if there is violent bear activity in an area they will tell you about it...I would just be aware and while you are walking in certain areas that you can't see completely just make noise so they know you are coming...
Dude...Ive been shitting on a log when a big black bear walked right in front of me and just went on his way...They are actually quite non offensive animals unless surprised or hungry
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Re: Anyone here hiked the entire Appalachian trail in one go? [Re: danlennon3]
#13975332 - 02/16/11 07:11 PM (13 years, 16 days ago) |
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I just found this in the similar threads section! exactly 6 years and 3 days ago, I was thinking about doing the same thing as you
http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/3779900
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Re: Anyone here hiked the entire Appalachian trail in one go? [Re: danlennon3]
#13975379 - 02/16/11 07:19 PM (13 years, 16 days ago) |
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do you still plan on doing it?
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Re: Anyone here hiked the entire Appalachian trail in one go? [Re: curious mouse]
#13975427 - 02/16/11 07:30 PM (13 years, 16 days ago) |
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That would be awesome to do. I would love to do that hike.
I'm planning a hike this summer. We're planning to get on a bus, go to a national park in my province, camp out and do the hike in the morning.
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Re: Anyone here hiked the entire Appalachian trail in one go? [Re: curious mouse]
#13990562 - 02/19/11 03:32 PM (13 years, 13 days ago) |
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curious mouse said: which part of the trail are you going to be on?
We are starting just west of Gettysburg and heading south. Plan on hiking for around 2 or 3 weeks depending on supplies and such. I hope we can get a ride back because it'll mean we can walk longer.
Two days ago was the first really warm day here so my two buddies and I did a nice hike on these railroad tracks we know. Hiked for about 10 hours (which is pretty brutal on railroad tracks, let me tell you), met some nice people in a little town and slept out under the full moon and stars. Watching the moon set and the sun rise over the Susquehanna River made the cold, cold night worth it.
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Re: Anyone here hiked the entire Appalachian trail in one go? [Re: TeamAmerica]
#13990630 - 02/19/11 03:44 PM (13 years, 13 days ago) |
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TeamAmerica said:
I like back packing there because You dont have to bring any water just a cup...Ill usually filter it through a shirt and not impurify the water with iodine...Its not really necessary for that area anyways but as far as outside and before you get into the national park..That might be a different story...
Not a good idea. The bacteria that cause Giardia are from animal feces in the river, probably the more remote you go into the woods the more animals there are going to be.
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Re: Anyone here hiked the entire Appalachian trail in one go? [Re: Rebirtha]
#13990666 - 02/19/11 03:50 PM (13 years, 13 days ago) |
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Water purification drops/tablets aren't too expensive, either. The water up here in PA is so bad I like to boil and use tablets on it.
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